Originally posted by Jerry Mullikin:
So, Uncle Dave, and all others who would not mind imparting some knowledge to a novice, what would you recommend as a good video, or other method for helping to learn to play? I have a great keyboard (Genesys) and all I do right now is, pick out tunes with one finger, and play along with the included styles. I would like to learn to use all the fingers on both hands and all the capabilities of this great instrument. I am 67 years old and would like to learn how to play compotently before I turn toes up. Many thanks to all who provide answers to this query.
Jerry Mullikin
I'm no expert. All I can tell you is it was dramatic. Simply learn how chords are made up. Majors, minors, 7ths, augmented, diminished, etc. And inversions. Play around for a couple of weeks and you will be amazed. I promise, Jerry, it's the key.
In two weeks, if you read a lead sheet that says...
G Em C D
Am C D G
You will be able to play it with your keyboard and you will amaze YOURSELF.
Majors and minors first. That'll take care of a bazillion songs.
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